Cheap Homes for Rent in the Bucktown Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,875 (19 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Bucktown area of Chicago.

property at 2057 W Dickens Ave
$2,195

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Base Rent$2,195

Total Monthly Price$2,195
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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2057 W Dickens Ave, Unit 1N

2057 W Dickens Ave
ChicagoIL60647

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property at 1877 N Milwaukee Ave
$2,325

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Base Rent$2,325

Total Monthly Price$2,325
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1
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1877 N Milwaukee Ave, Unit 603

1877 N Milwaukee Ave
ChicagoIL60647
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property at 1943 N Winchester Ave
$2,350

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Base Rent$2,350

Total Monthly Price$2,350
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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1943 N Winchester Ave, Unit 01R

1943 N Winchester Ave
ChicagoIL60622
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property at 1647 W North Ave
$2,390

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Base Rent$2,390

Total Monthly Price$2,390
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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1647 W North Ave, Unit 03

1647 W North Ave
ChicagoIL60622
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property at 2153 W McLean Ave
$2,450

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,450

Total Monthly Price$2,450
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1
Furnished

2153 W McLean Ave, Unit Apt 2

2153 W McLean Ave
ChicagoIL60647
property at 1920 W Diversey Pky
$2,500

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Base Rent$2,500

Total Monthly Price$2,500
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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1920 W Diversey Pky, Unit 002

1920 W Diversey Pky
ChicagoIL60614
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Cheapest Available Bucktown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bucktown area of Chicago, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at 1841 N Hermitage priced from $1,999. Triangle Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,262. Here are the most affordable Bucktown apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1841 N HermitageONE BEDROOM W/DEN1BR,1BA$1,999
Triangle SquareS3Studio,1BA$2,262
1925 W Armitage Ave3BD/1BA3BR,1BA$2,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bucktown, IL

As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bucktown area is the $2.16 price per square foot 2643 N Southport Ave Model at 2643 N Southport Ave, Unit CH in the in the Bucktown neighborhood starting from $4,750. The second greatest value Bucktown apartment is the 2643 N Southport Ave Model at 2643 N Southport Ave, Unit CH starting at $4,750 with a $2.16 price per square foot in the Bucktown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bucktown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2643 N Southport Ave, Unit CH2643 N Southport Ave3BR,3BA$2.16
2643 N Southport Ave, Unit CH2643 N Southport Ave3BR,3BA$2.16
2643 N Southport Ave, Unit E2643 N Southport Ave3BR,3BA$2.16
1320 W Diversey Pky, Unit 31320 W Diversey Pky3BR,2BA$2.29
1324 W Diversey Pky, Unit 31324 W Diversey Pky3BR,2BA$2.43
2404-14 W Cortland2 BED 2 BATH2BR,2BA$2.21
2432 N Ashland Ave, Unit F22432 N Ashland Ave3BR,2BA$2.28
2049 W Fullerton Ave, Unit 2C2049 W Fullerton Ave2BR,1BA$1.83
1925 W Armitage Ave3BD/1BA3BR,1BA$2.45
2320 N Southport Ave2320 N Southport Ave2BR,1BA$2.47

Frequently Asked Questions about Bucktown

What type of rentals are currently available in Bucktown?

There are currently 550 Apartments for Rent in Bucktown, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,675 to $7,500. There are also 87 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Bucktown ranging from $1,875 to $8,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Bucktown?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Bucktown ranges from $1,875 to $8,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,972.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Bucktown?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Bucktown range from $2,700 to $7,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,300 to $6,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,600.

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